@BaconIsAVeg I usually just use a virtual machine to try out new stuff before committing to it. Or you could try Vanilla OS if you want to have a bunch of stuff from other distros.
@BaconIsAVeg@Digester Unless you plan on using that laptop daily, I'd say to not put Arch on it. Stick to something you like, the differences between distros are mostly in the way they deliver updates and the existing packages that come with it.